Black Barts Steakhouse and Musical Revue

“Great Steaks and Fun Live Music” summarizes my experiences at Black Bart’s Steakhouse. With a western flare that even John Wayne would have called “home”, this restaurant has mouth watering steaks served with a song.  Using musical community members and Northern Arizona University music majors for their waiters and waitresses, the atmosphere is truly something […]

Flagstaff, AZ Winter Activities and Events

Wanting to get away and enjoy the snow?  Flagstaff, AZ has an outdoor winter activity for most all to enjoy. Here is our list of outdoor winter activities offered in Flagstaff for you to browse and hopefully enjoy:  1.  Skiing or snowboarding at Arizona Snowbowl (see website for discounts and trip specials)    2.  Cross country skiing […]

New Year’s Eve Pinecone Drop and New Year’s Polar Plunge

Whether just passing through or just wanting something to do on New Year’s Eve, the great Pinecone Drop from the top floor of the Weatherford Hotel in Flagstaff, AZ is a fun event for all. Many businesses stay open to help tourists and Flagstaff residents celebrate the New Year with the dropping of the 6 […]

Thanksgiving – My Favorite Holiday

The Attitude of Gratitude! I love the fact that our country has a holiday that celebrates the heartfelt attitude of thanksgiving and gratitude!  At least, that seems to be the intent of President Abraham Lincoln when he set aside a day during the Civil War in 1863 for our country to celebrate “Thanksgiving and Praise […]

Flagstaff Riordan Mansion State Park

2 Brothers Marry 2 Sisters! For a romantic like myself, I find the story of the Riordan brothers quite fascinating! The camaraderie of brothers plus the companionship of sisters intertwined into family marriages presents an intriguing combination!  The foursome was so close knit that they decided to build their homes into a very large duplex. […]

Flagstaff November Events

Raining!  Yesterday was bright and sunny.  Today’s forecast:  rain.  Tomorrow’s:  snow!  Such is the fall weather in Flagstaff! Despite up and down weather changes, Flagstaff continues to host fun fall events this November and December!   Forest colors continue to be vibrant as new trees brighten with heightened change and other leaves dim as they […]

Higher Grounds Coffee

How do you say “Fair Trade” & “Organic”? You say:  “Higher Grounds“! This quaint, close-to-the-college coffee cafe is one of my favorites!  I love to “hang-out” on their comfortable living room type chairs, peruse the internet and sip hot coffee flavored with vanilla and coconut milk.   Friends and I meet here once a week […]

Spectacular Flagstaff Fall Events

Falling Into Flagstaff Spectacular Events  It’s here – fall has come to Flagstaff!  The weather is cooler and my overflowing tomato plants are starting to drop their discolored leaves!  Despite the fact that winter is around the corner, there are spectacular events in Flagstaff this fall!  Here are a few of my favorites: 1.  To […]

Lava River Tubes Hike

31 Years!  It has taken us 31 years of living in Flagstaff, AZ to finally make it to the much acclaimed Lava Tubes!  Located 30 miles outside of Flagstaff, AZ, this mile and a half round trip trek into the earth beneath us was very interesting, a little intimidating and incredibly dark, cold and a […]

More Family Fun Around Flagstaff

The Flagstaff area has more fun things to do than we have time to experience!  This summer we have been able to spend family time at Lake Mary, a water source and recreation area for Flagstaff.  Yesterday afternoon, we wakeboarded with family friends, dined at dusk and watched the sunlight fade below the horizon amid […]